Vtg. MINX MODES Set Brocade Sheath Dress with Matching Top Coat Made in USA

Description

MINX MODES
Vintage 1950's set
Elegant Modern Vintage
A Gorgeous Dress and Coat Ensemble.
In Mint Condition
High quality manufacturing by the
International Ladies Garments Workers Union in the USA
Beautifully constructed with a
Floral Brocade Fabrication
Marigold in color
This outfit shows no signs of wear and is in excellent, mint Condition
The only labels in this set are in the coat.
There is an ILGWU label ~ International Ladies Garments Workers Union inside the left cuff of the sleeve
The
Minx Modes
label belonged to the R. Lowenbaum Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, Missouri.
Minx Modes was founded in the mid 40's and closed in the mid 60's
Manufacturing was done here in the states
There is the same label in the jacket to
this set
as shown below:
from a 1950s dress
Courtesy of igotbuttons
Condition:
Please see photos for condition
Approximate Measurements (laying flat):
Measurements are taken with the garment LAYING FLAT. DOUBLE where applicable.
DRESS
Shoulder to shoulder: 14"
Bust (underarm to underarm): 17.5"
Waist: 15.5"
Hip: 18"
Sleeve length (shoulder seam to end of sleeve): Sleeveless
Length (Back of neck seam to bottom hem): 39"
Details on Dress:
The sleeveless fitted Sheath DRESS is a Marigold floral brocade with a 22" zipper down the back.
Hook and eye closure
Two hidden small hip pockets hidden in the pleats
Beautiful lines and pleats lends to a chic silhouette
Full gold sateen lining
No labels
TOP COAT
Shoulder to shoulder: 16"
Bust (underarm to underarm): 19.5"
Waist: 18"
Hip: 20"
Sleeve length (shoulder seam to end of sleeve): 15.5"
Length (Back of neck seam to bottom hem): 41"
Details on the Coat:
The matchi
ng COAT is a Princess style accented at the waist and flared at the bottom
Single breasted three button with
notched lapel
Semi fitted
Length is long (to mid shin)
Two faux pockets with flap and buttons
Gorgeous large elaborate gold vintage buttons ~ all in tact
Full gold sateen lining
Two labels; one of the manufacturer "Minx Modes" and the other an ILGWU label
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